Calista Premium

Calista Premium Mahmutlar: modern holiday apartments near the beach

Calista Premium Mahmutlar is a modern holiday apartment complex completed in 2015. The five-storey building occupies a 2743 sqm plot in Alanya’s Mahmutlar area, designed for short-term stays and seasonal living. Shared facilities include an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers, a separate children’s pool, and landscaped gardens with palm trees and relaxation zones.

The ground floor houses a fitness centre with cardio equipment positioned near floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the pool area. Adjacent to the gym, the wellness section features a Turkish bath with marble surfaces and ornate ceiling details, a sauna with blue mosaic tiling and tiered wooden seating, and a steam room. A clubhouse with a pool table and indoor playroom for children connects to the outdoor spaces via wide corridors.

Outdoor areas are arranged around the central pool, with paved pathways linking the main building to sunbathing terraces and a poolside bar. The children’s club includes a dedicated playroom with views of the playground and pool, while table tennis is available near the shaded seating areas. The lobby features a multi-level atrium with marble flooring, a reception desk, and a lounge with modern seating and a decorative statue.

The complex is situated two minutes on foot from the beach and fifteen minutes from Mahmutlar’s town centre. Shopping options, including supermarkets and local markets, are reachable within a ten-minute walk. Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport is a thirty-minute drive away, with taxi and private transfer services commonly used for airport access. The surrounding neighbourhood is primarily residential, with pedestrian-friendly streets connecting to the coastal promenade.

Alanya Mahmutlar

About

Mahmutlar is one of the more peaceful districts of Alanya. The whole district itself is nestled in-between the long beach promenade and the Taurus mountains, with views of the famous banana plantations, and mountains.

The district is approximately 10 kilometers from Alanya’s city centre, and is a serene, easy going area. Mahmutlar is recommended for people who want a holiday in quiet and peaceful surroundings, together with natural beautiful green scenery.

Activities

In Mahmutlar the sea offers easy access to water sports, beach activities and fishing.

Several gyms and hamams are located in the city and the surrounding areas are perfect for biking and hiking.

Shopping

In Mahmutlar, you will find small shops scattered around the area, though most of the main and varied stores such as butchers, bakeries, and hardware stores are in the centre of Mahmutlar. Small Supermarkets are scattered throughout the whole area.

Mahmutlar centre hosts the Saturday market, also at the eastern end of Mahmutlar is the place where the Tuesday market is hosted, between the two main roads, Barbaros Cadde and Ataturk Cadde.

Public transportation

Since Mahmutlar stretches over several kilometers, it has its own local buses to get around inside the city and the part that is connected to Kargicak.

Buses that go in the direction of Alanya run every 10 minutes approximately, and return with the same frequency. As everywhere else in the Alanya area, taxis are available from almost every corner.

Food & dining

You will be able to find small, family owned cafes nearly everywhere in Mahmutlar. Just like the people living here the restaurants offer a great mix of cuisine between local and touristic.

There are also several well-known Turkish and international restaurant/cafe chains to be found.

Nearby

Nearby Mahmutlar you will find Kargıcak and Kestel. These two areas are a lot less busy than Mahmutlar and the beaches offers crystal clear water with very few people.

Behind Mahmutlar the majestic Taurus mountains are a great place for taking a hike or a picnik.

Wrap up

Mahmutlar is a peaceful, quiet area of Alanya with a good mix of residential areas and tourism. The local community is easy-going and international.

The place has beautiful views, and is located beside the turquoise Mediterranean/Akdeniz sea with several kilometers of seemingly endless beach promenade. All daily requirements such as shops, and gyms readily available.

Distance to beach	2 minutes
Distance to shops	10 minutes
Distance to town centre	15 minutes
Distance to airport	30 minutes